Finding Spirit in the Modern World

Card of the Day: Challenged by Two of Stones

Feeling challenged? Perhaps you need to take a closer look at the issue at hand or the people involved. What are their motives? Do you truly understand your own or are you being lead by subconscious fears or anxieties? Are those involved communicating poorly or have a motive you might be missing?

On the other hand, perhaps this card is indicating a need to challenge yourself, the two hares representing the aspects of the self not working together? I’m trying to challenge myself right now, so perhaps this is where I’m picking up this reading of it. 😉

Regardless of which feels right to you, wishing you all an outcome that reduces stress or is productive. Blessings!

TWO OF STONES – CHALLENGE

MEANING: Female hares box for domination and territorial rights to breed. After drawing on your grounded energy to reach self-empowerment, a position may be challenged or a struggle for control initiated by others. Learning to deal with rivalry or adversity in a dispassionate manner is a practical skill that can be used to advantage.

DESCRIPTION: Two low, worn stones stand side by side at the edge of the trees. On each one stands a hare. They are boxing furiously. Ripples of energy flow out from them as if their power and force were manifesting.

READING POINTS: Many challenges or rivalries are born of insecurity and subconscious issues with peers and colleagues. Usually, it is these emotions rather than actual malice or personal ill-will that dictates a rival’s mistrust or understanding of your efforts. In the modern material world, where so much emphasis is placed on a show of power or wealth, it is often a perceived position or status that enflames jealousy, rather than the reality of a situation.

Holding your own ground and defending your position at such times can be achieved by keeping in touch with pure and positive motivations and holding on to a personal integrity and sincerity, which is the basis for any fair and enduring material reward or advancement. Some competition and honest differences of opinion can be productive and even beneficial. Remain clear and focused on your objectives and stay firm in your ethical efforts to proceed with a plan or project.